Thoroughly modern millennial

Tag: 2012

  • This Week…

    Instagram 23-12-12
    – Lovely Christmas hamper from my placement – Day #92 – Our lovely festive office wing – Secret Santa pressie – Day #93 – Day #94 – Christmas do’ number 2… – it was movie themed… – and my 1920’s Bugsy Malone inspired outfit – Day #95 – Blue, blue and blue outfit – Southampton German Market – Catch up with old school friends – CHRISTMAS WRAPPING! – Cat eye make up from yesterday evening – 

    Soundtrack: White Christmas by Darren Criss & Chris Colfer (Glee Cast version)

    Busy ol’ end of the week and jumping right into Christmas! I hope you’re all ready and wrapped now – if not what are you doing reading my blog go finish your festive prep! I’ve been in a very holiday-y type mood since last week getting an incredible Christmas hamper from my placement, Secret Santa and office decorations, my fancy, fancy work Christmas do’ and meet ups in the lovely German Market in Southampton with some amazing old school friends (including the lovely blogging Hannah from Roxie Roulette!)
    For the first time in my life I’m actually ready and set present-wise and organised for catch up and meet ups this year. How crazy is that right? I’m set for another hectic week, but am determined to get organised blog/computer-wise before the start of the new year (which is next week! Yikes!) 

    Speaking of blogging, my 2nd birthday/100 followers LauraLoves boutique giveaway finished yesterday! My winner was the lovely Rachael who’ll be recieving a gorgeous embroidered pendant :)

    As it’s Christmas Eve, I just want to wish every single one of you a Merry Christmas! I will be sitting in a food coma till Doctor Who at 5pm with my Baileys and chocolate gift boxes with the fam :) hope you all will too ;)
    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo

  • The New Style Stars of 2012

    Newbies 2012

    1.2.3.4.5.6.7.

    With 2012 coming to a close it’s definitely time to reflect on the past year’s red carpet fashion, so I thought I’d showcase my favourite breakout style stars of 2012. For me, these seven ladies really stood out from the crowd this year and made their mark on the red carpet, leaving me excited to see what they have up their sleeves in 2013!

    First up, someone very new to the game, Holland Roden. The Teen Wolf actress first caught my eye on the TCA red carpet line up in her Alice + Olivia dress and has been on point with her style since. She’s so far opted for fairly safe options with classic styling but with Teen Wolf gaining cult momentum, I’m hoping we’ll see more of her in the New Year.

    With the focus usually on her co-star Zooey Deschanel, Hannah Simone was a pleasant surprise to see rise up amongst the best dressed at events. With her poker straight hair and sleek minimalist looks, she’s nailed her signature style early on and I’m looking forward to seeing whether she’ll start to experiment with her style next year.

    Oh Ms Lawrence. Arguably the biggest breakout actress in the past year with the release of The Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence really took on the red carpet by storm this year. Though not always on point with her style, what I love about Jennifer is that she loves to experiment with her looks. Whether slightly gothic with poker straight hair or glamed up old Hollywood style, it’s really great to see someone in Young Hollywood having fun with changing up their look.

    You may be wondering why Ginnifer Goodwin is on my list as a newbie, when she’s really a red carpet veteran. Well 2012 seemed to be the year she really pushed herself into the deep end of fashion. This year Ginnifer caught my attention at pretty much every event she went to and I’m always consistently surprised with her versatility – especially considering her pixie crop hairdo.

    Another veteran Elizabeth Banks really stepped up alongside Jennifer Lawrence during The Hunger Games promo tour. A style chameleon, much luke Ms Lawrence, Elizabeth was a joy to watch out for and left you guessing what look she was going to go for next. I even dedicated a post to her on here!

    With the Olympics coverage plastered on every screen around the world, there was only one woman who captured the hearts of the nation. Jessica Ennis not only proved to be a gold medal winning champion, but also no amateur to dressing well on the red carpet. I’m finding it wonderful that she shows so much support for British designers such as Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen, and it’s so refreshing to see such a positive role model on the red carpet.

    And finally, a lady who really made her debut during the January awards season, Jessica Chastin captured my heart this year. Her red carpet formula has been fairly classic thus far, so I’m hoping she doesn’t slip into a failsafe category of dressing.
    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo

  • Christmas Tag!

    Christmas tag header
    So the lovely Amy from PaintPotted has done a little Christmas tag on her blog so I thought I’d take it on!
    1. What’s your favourite thing about Christmas?
    Wrapping up warm and spending time in Christmas markets drinking mulled wine or coffee listening to carols.

    2. What is your favourite make up look for the festive season?
    Smokey eyes for nights out and as natural as possible during the day to brace the winter winds.

    3. Real tree or fake tree?
    Would love a real tree one day, but I get all nostalgic getting our fake Christmas tree out at home – we’ve had it since I was a baby :)

    4. Giving presents or receiving presents?
    Giving! I feel less guilty shopping if it’s for other people lol

    5. Do you open presents Christmas morning or eve/evening?
    Christmas morning. But it’s traditional to do it on Christmas Eve when I’m home in the Philippines.

    6. Handmade cards or bought?
    Handmade, though I don’t ever have time to make them =(

    7. What is your favourite Christmas film?
    Either Elf or…nope there is no or…Elf!

    8. What’s your favourite Christmas food?
    Turkey!

    9. What’s your favourite Christmas song?
    Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses, or Fairytale of New York by The Pogues

    10. What’s your favourite Christmas memory?
    Last year’s was pretty good. My family had a tough couple of months and we spent the day at a family friend’s house eating ourselves into a food coma, just enjoying each other’s company before a nice quiet night with Dr Who on the TV and lots of chocolate. Nothing quite like the Christmas with the people you love most.

    IT’S NEARLY CHRISTMAS! WEEEEE! Feel free to do the tag yourselves, just make sure you credit Amy too! 

    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo